HOLY WOMEN
1 Pet 3:1-6
Introduction:
The Curse and its Struggle– Gen 3
Definition of Womanhood:
Identity - The image of God and the glory of man
Place – Coheir and Helper
Role – Life, Family and Church
Character - “womanhood” qualities
1. Identity - The image of God and the glory of man 1 Cor 11:7
Holiness – Hoping in God 1 Pet 3:1-6
God's gentler attributes – Mother Hen, Nurture, Compassion, Tenderness, Submission
2. Place – Help and Submission
Help – We all need it, completion, stellar companionship
Submission – Imaging both Christ whose head is God and the church whose head is Christ
3. Role – Life, Family and Church
Ruler – Titus 2
Provider – Physical provision Proverbs 31 and Spiritual Teaching Proverbs 6:20
Servant – 1 Tim 5:9-10
4. Character - “womanhood” qualities
Gentle and Quiet Spirit – of Great Price – costly ointment
Tenderness and Support
Conclusion:
Hope in God
For more resources see: The Council On Biblical Manhood and Womanhood http://www.cbmw.org